The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Renton, WA

Charles A. Peterson II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and extensive experience in knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He has been in practice since 1996.Dr. Peterson believes it is important to listen to his patients, and fully answer their questions. He takes care to understand how an injury or condition is affecting each patient's daily life and activities, and craft a a treatment plan specifically suited to that patient. During his training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and St. John's University.Dr. Peterson also has helped lead Proliance Surgeons, sitting on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2021, and holding the positions of President and Chairman from 2014 to 2022.  He also served as interim CEO from 2017 to 2019, and in 2021.A lifelong athlete, Dr. Peterson and his wife enjoy all forms of outdoor sports and activities in the Great Northwest. This dovetails nicely with his love of photography. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

William Barrett is an Orthopedics provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Barrett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Galle developed his passion for hand surgery early in his medical training and enjoys treating patients through a combination of patient-focused care, lifelong learning, and a comprehensive team approach from injury to return to sports. He embodies a firm belief that achieving optimal results will positively impact all areas of patients’ lives – both professionally and recreationally. Dr. Galle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

David Lessman, MD, is fellowship-trained in non-operative sports medicine for patients of all ages. Though he enjoys seeing all active patients from weekend warriors to professionals, Dr. Lessman specializes in acute and overuse injuries of the adolescent athlete. He also has specific training in ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections used for the treatment of arthritis and tendon injuries. He recently moved from Chicago, where he developed a thriving concussion clinic for the largest medical system in Illinois. He prides himself on communication, from explaining the diagnosis to involving the patient in their treatment plan. He is passionate about returning his patients to what they love doing as quickly and safely as possible.Dr. Lessman is a team physician for the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team and works with athletes from high schools and colleges throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lessman enjoys spending time with his wife and three young boys. He's been active his whole life and loves baseball, dance, watching all sports, and being in and on the water. Dr. Lessman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Hypermobile Joints.

Niket Shrivastava, MD, is board-certified in orthopedics with a special focus on hand and wrist surgery. In addition to his clinical experience, he has substantial research experience including serving as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopaedics at Columbia University and a research assistant in both the Department of Orthopaedics and Center for Bioengineering at University of Washington. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

In his practice, Fred Huang, MD, enjoys focusing on several areas of orthopedic surgery, including sports injuries, arthroscopic knee surgery, knee and hip replacement surgery, and fracture care. He strives to provide care that is tailored to fit each patient's individual needs, and he believes that educating patients about their orthopedic conditions promotes success and patient satisfaction.Dr. Huang was a clinical instructor in the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He taught UW orthopedic residents at the Seattle VA hospital from 2001 to 2019. In his spare time, he enjoys cheering for the Florida Gators football and basketball teams. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Craig T. Arntz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 25 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures, and shoulder arthritis. He has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. He has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement.Dr. Arntz is also a board-certified hand surgeon, and he is recognized in the Seattle and Renton communities as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist. He is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals.He uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction.He is a native of Seattle. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating, and travel. Dr. Arntz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

Andrew L. Merritt, MD, is dedicated to getting injured athletes back to the activities they love. His practice is focused on sports medicine and surgical treatment of the knee and hip. He has specialized training in ligament, cartilage, and tendon injuries of the knee. He also specializes in hip and knee replacement, including minimally-invasive partial knee replacement.Dr. Merritt brings advanced training to his practice, using the same surgical techniques and individualized care that helps professional athletes get back in the game. He has published many papers and chapters on orthopedics and complex knee surgery. He served as an assistant team physician for the New York Giants professional football team.He spends most of his free time outdoors and enjoys traveling. He has provided medical services to natives and fellow travelers in Peru and Nepal during two treks to Mt. Everest base camp. He and his wife reside in the Seattle area with their two children. He is honored to be involved in your care and will work with you toward regaining your active lifestyle. Dr. Merritt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Hulst is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. In addition to his special interest in joint replacement, Dr. Hulst enjoys fracture care and general orthopaedics. Dr. Hulst attended medical school and did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He completed a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he trained with internationally recognized leaders in joint replacement. His experience focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, rapid recovery protocols, revision replacement surgery, and complex primary joint reconstruction. Dr. Hulst believes it’s important to consider each patient’s unique goals and expectations. He wants his patients to play a key role in the decision-making process, educating them on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options in order for them to make informed healthcare choices. Dr. Hulst enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children. His interests include snowboarding, skiing, camping, and running. Dr. Hulst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Hip Resurfacing.

Dr. Christopher Boone is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex fracture care as well as disorders of the hip and pelvis. Dr. Boone has strong ties to the Northwest. After playing two years of collegiate basketball, he finished his undergraduate degree in Biology at Western Washington University in Bellingham. He attended medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle and then completed his orthopedic residency at Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. After residency, Dr. Boone went on to complete subspecialty training in Traumatology and Hip and Pelvic Reconstruction at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Boone has notable experience in the care of all types of fractures as well as treatment of complex hip disorders such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and labral tears. He has extensive training in complex hip surgery including peri-acetabular osteotomies, hip arthroscopy and labral repair, surgical hip dislocations, and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. He is also experienced in treating difficult nonunions and malunions as well as osteomyelitis or post-operative infections. Dr. Boone has also been a productive research scientist, presenting his work at national meetings and publishing articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Boone’s outside interests include skiing and the occasional basketball pickup game. He and his wife Carmen Betz-Boone, also a native Washingtonian and longtime member of the Washington wine community, live in Redmond and spend much of their free time playing with their two boys. Special interests: Fractures of the upper extremity and lower extremity as well as fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, non-unions, mal-unions, and bone infections, as well as disorders of the hip including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), dysplasia, labral pathology, and treatment of hip arthritis with the minimally invasive anterior approach. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Coccydynia, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Mathew Nicholls, MD, PhD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in conditions of the hip, knee and shoulder as well as fractures.Dr. Nicholls enjoys the opportunity to make someone's life better and help them achieve their mobility goals though both surgical and non-surgical interventions. His goals are to increase motion and function, and eliminate pain. He is often inspired by his patients' drive to heal and to return to their active lifestyles.Dr. Nicholls is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Nicholls enjoys mountaineering/climbing, skiing, scuba diving and traveling. Dr. Nicholls is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Chi is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in fracture care, foot and ankle surgery, and knee arthroscopy and replacement. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did fellowships at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama and at Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Chi was born in Connecticut and spent the majority of his childhood in California. He’s lived in L.A., the Bay area, Boston, England and Kenya, but says he likes Seattle the best. He and his wife have three kids who keep them busy with their sports and music, and academics. In Dr. Chi’s words, “Sometimes I need to go to work so I can rest!” In his off time, Dr. Chi is a “former runner, sometime cyclist, hopeful water skier, avid snow skier, and aging second-degree black belt.” Dr. Chi has also received numerous awards for his medical care including: several “Top Doctor in Seattle” nominations, the most recent being for 2011; “Best of the Northwest” award in 2010; and the 2010 Compassionate Doctor recognition, part of the Patient's Choice Award program. Dr. Chi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Sailer is a Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. His specialty area is sports medicine, with a focus on shoulder and knee surgery—both arthroscopic and joint replacement. Dr. Sailer’s patients range from “weekend warriors” to high-level athletes. Dr. Sailer is a native Seattleite, attending Whitman College for his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Biology and graduating with Honors from the University of Washington Medical School. He completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado after a year on the Orthopaedic faculty at the University of Washington, before joining Proliance in 1994. He and his wife have three children. They enjoy snow skiing, water sports, biking, and are involved in their kids’ sports teams and activities. Dr. Sailer is the team physician for the Skyline High School Spartan football team, providing care since 1997. Dr. Sailer’s philosophy of care is simple. Take good care of people and treat them like you would a family member. He listens to the patient, puts them at ease and thoroughly explains their condition so they can make an informed decision about their care. Dr. Sailer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Bruckner did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Mathematics and earning magna cum laude honors from medical school. He completed his residency and served as a clinical instructor in orthopaedics with the U.S. Navy. Dr. Bruckner did his fellowship training in Seattle at Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. While at U.W., he was an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, served as Director of the hip and knee replacement service, and developed the total-joint fellowship program. He has received numerous honors, awards, and peer recognition. He was Chairman of the Overlake Hospital Department of Orthopaedics from 2006 through 2010. Dr. Bruckner is an avid gardener, musician and enjoys both snow and water skiing. Congratulations to Dr. Bruckner for being awarded Top Orthopaedic Doctor by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and Consumers Checkbook in 2015!. Dr. Bruckner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bone Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Trevor Scott is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He also serves as the Director of the Total Joint Program at Overlake Hospital. He specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee and general orthopaedics. Dr. Scott’s area of special focus includes treatment of hip and knee arthritis including complex deformity hip and knee reconstruction, revision arthroplasty; computer navigated joint reconstruction and partial knee replacement. He also focuses on pediatric orthopaedics, fracture care and knee arthroscopy. Dr. Scott derives great personal and professional satisfaction from helping patients regain their mobility. Dr. Scott did his undergraduate work at Williams College in Williamstown, MA and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Biology. While at Williams Dr. Scott was a 4-year varsity letter winner in men’s lacrosse and was selected to the Academic All NESCAC team as a senior. He then completed his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and went on to an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at UCLA. Following residency Dr. Scott completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City; one of the most highly regarded fellowship programs in the world. There he learned the most up to date techniques in both operative and non-operative treatment of hip and knee deformity and arthritis. He has recently published articles in The Journal of Arthroplasty, Spine, The Spine Journal and the American Chemical Society Nano Journal. As a resident he was honored with the Resident Research Award by the California Orthopaedic Association and has lectured on multiple topics including periprosthetic fracture after total hip replacement, dual mobility liners and safe return to driving after surgery. In total Dr. Scott has authored over 15 peer-reviewed papers on orthopaedics and has also authored textbook chapters on advanced techniques in total knee arthroplasty and shoulder surgery. In addition to playing collegiate lacrosse Dr. Scott also competed in one season of collegiate cross-country. After college he won a club men’s national championship while playing lacrosse in medical school and participated in men’s rugby. Dr. Scott continues to enjoy running, weight training and cross fit. He is also an avid skier and especially enjoys backcountry skiing. With his wife he enjoys backpacking, fly fishing and surfing. He wants to help his patients live an active lifestyle. Dr. Scott and his wife are extremely excited to be in the Seattle area where they can enjoy the many outdoor opportunities available and raise a family. Dr. Scott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Tyler Nathe is an Orthopaedic Surgeon treating both sports medicine and general orthopaedic patients. His practice has a special focus on arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries as well cartilage transplant procedures and the treatment of complex fractures. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action. Dr. Nathe received his BS in Chemistry and Medical Degree from the University of Washington. Dr. Nathe completed his residency at UC Davis, one of the top orthopaedic training programs in the country. He then completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at UC Davis. He is a recently published author on the topic of Sports Medicine with articles appearing in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He was recently honored with an award for his research on injuries in collegiate baseball players. Dr. Nathe has lectured on topics that include complex ligament reconstruction of the knee and shoulder problems in overhead athletes. Dr. Nathe was a collegiate student-athlete competing in soccer that involved one season with Bellevue College and a spring season with the University of Washington. That summer he sustained a knee injury wakeboarding and focused his efforts on cycling. He competed in road, mountain, and cyclocross racing and competed in the collegiate road cycling national championships with the University of Washington cycling team. He is still a sports enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, and crossfit workouts. Dr. Nathe serves as a team physician for the Bellevue High School Football team, Mt. Si High School Football team, and the US Ski and Snowboard Association. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action. Dr. Nathe is a proud born and raised Washingtonian, growing up in Yakima. He met his wife Sharon at UW School of Medicine and together they have three children. Tyler and his family are thrilled to be back in Washington State near family and friends. Visit Dr. Nathe’s website and blog with patient information. Website: http://www.tylernathemd.com. Dr. Nathe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

My approach to patient care is to focus on the best of available options for the patient on an individual basis. My goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and quality care to my patients. When appropriate, I recommend nonoperative over operative treatment. When operative treatment is needed, I believe it should be performed with technical expertise and followed with a tailored rehabilitation program. I have completed subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. My focus is on athletic injuries and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. As an Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners, I treat professional and other athletes as well as nonathletes. I strive to treat each person with the same level of care. Dr. Khalfayan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries.During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship-trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments.Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now.Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes.Dr. Garcia’s outside interests include spending time with his family, wake-boarding, high intensity interval training and travel. He is excited to return to the Seattle area with his wife and their two daughters. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University’s School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru. Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Zakkary Walterscheid, MD, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2024 as a hand and upper extremity surgeon. He is dedicated to helping patients with hand, wrist, and elbow issues, including fractures, trauma, and complex reconstructions.Dr. Walterscheid earned his Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and his Medical Doctorate from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington and further specialized with a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center.He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Outside of medicine, Dr. Walterscheid enjoys hiking and has a deep interest in history. Dr. Walterscheid looks forward to working with you and providing personalized care to help you get back to doing what you love. Dr. Walterscheid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Wrist Arthroscopy.